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A19 APS

2000 Volvo V70

Blue Petrol 2319cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

135,779 mi
Last recorded135,779 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2000 Volvo V70120,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 APS
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,319cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 135,779 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 135,776 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 126,327 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 126,327 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

N/s/front inner wheel arch guard insecure

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 117,593 miles

N/s/rear and N/s/front tyre sidewall damage cords not exposed.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Passenger door open sign staying on dash board.

Fail 26 Nov 2013 117,593 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b) DANGEROUS

N/s/rear and N/s/front tyre sidewall damage cords not exposed.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Passenger door open sign staying on dash board.

Pass 30 Nov 2012 11,005 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 110,005 miles

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

center exhaust bracket broken but still supported

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

n/s/r tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 29 Nov 2011 102,196 miles

O/s/front inner cv gaitor split

Fail 28 Nov 2011 102,196 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/s/front inner cv gaitor split

Pass 27 Nov 2010 95,527 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 89,466 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 89,466 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2008 82,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Nov 2008 82,135 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 74,479 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Nov 2007 74,479 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 70,560 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 70,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHT SIDEWALL DAMAGE

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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A19 APS is a 2000 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 2,319cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

Across all 2000 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 120,478 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A19 APS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Volvo V70 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A19 APS is a 2000 Volvo V70, first registered on 24 October 2000.

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